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EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:EXLS - US3020811044 - Common Stock

40.22 USD
+1.68 (+4.36%)
Last: 10/30/2025, 8:05:35 PM
39.63 USD
-0.59 (-1.47%)
After Hours: 10/30/2025, 8:05:35 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

EXLS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 85 industry peers in the IT Services industry. EXLS scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. EXLS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. These ratings could make EXLS a good candidate for quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year EXLS was profitable.
In the past year EXLS had a positive cash flow from operations.
EXLS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
EXLS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
EXLS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFEXLS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

1.2 Ratios

EXLS has a Return On Assets of 13.83%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXLS outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 22.27%, EXLS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.88% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.03%, EXLS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.41% of the companies in the same industry.
EXLS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.15%. This is significantly below the industry average of 27.89%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (16.03%) for EXLS is above the 3 year average (15.15%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.83%
ROE 22.27%
ROIC 16.03%
ROA(3y)11.89%
ROA(5y)10.36%
ROE(3y)20.31%
ROE(5y)17.99%
ROIC(3y)15.15%
ROIC(5y)13.79%
EXLS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEXLS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of EXLS (12.00%) is better than 84.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EXLS has grown nicely.
EXLS has a Operating Margin of 15.25%. This is in the better half of the industry: EXLS outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EXLS has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 38.05%, EXLS is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.29% of the companies in the same industry.
EXLS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.25%
PM (TTM) 12%
GM 38.05%
OM growth 3Y0.91%
OM growth 5Y10.78%
PM growth 3Y1.78%
PM growth 5Y9.57%
GM growth 3Y-0.74%
GM growth 5Y2.1%
EXLS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEXLS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EXLS is still creating some value.
EXLS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, EXLS has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for EXLS is higher compared to a year ago.
EXLS Yearly Shares OutstandingEXLS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
EXLS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsEXLS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

EXLS has an Altman-Z score of 9.07. This indicates that EXLS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 9.07, EXLS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.41% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EXLS is 0.94, which is an excellent value as it means it would take EXLS, only 0.94 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
EXLS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.94. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXLS outperforms 81.18% of its industry peers.
EXLS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of EXLS (0.24) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.24
Debt/FCF 0.94
Altman-Z 9.07
ROIC/WACC1.75
WACC9.14%
EXLS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFEXLS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

EXLS has a Current Ratio of 3.15. This indicates that EXLS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
EXLS has a Current ratio of 3.15. This is in the better half of the industry: EXLS outperforms 78.82% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.15 indicates that EXLS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
EXLS's Quick ratio of 3.15 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EXLS outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.15
Quick Ratio 3.15
EXLS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesEXLS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 20.38% over the past year.
EXLS shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -11.63% yearly.
Looking at the last year, EXLS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 12.74% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, EXLS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.15% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.38%
EPS 3Y-29.95%
EPS 5Y-11.63%
EPS Q2Q%9.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.74%
Revenue growth 3Y17.88%
Revenue growth 5Y13.15%
Sales Q2Q%12.18%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.37% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EXLS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.78% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.86%
EPS Next 2Y15.19%
EPS Next 3Y14.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.83%
Revenue Next 2Y12.08%
Revenue Next 3Y11.78%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
EXLS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesEXLS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
EXLS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesEXLS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 21.28, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of EXLS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of EXLS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EXLS is cheaper than 64.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EXLS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.19), we can say EXLS is valued inline with the index average.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.26, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of EXLS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EXLS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EXLS is cheaper than 67.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.50, EXLS is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.28
Fwd PE 18.26
EXLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEXLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

EXLS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as EXLS.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.38
EV/EBITDA 16.56
EXLS Per share dataEXLS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

EXLS's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
EXLS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
EXLS's earnings are expected to grow with 14.37% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y15.19%
EPS Next 3Y14.37%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

EXLS does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:EXLS (10/30/2025, 8:05:35 PM)

After market: 39.63 -0.59 (-1.47%)

40.22

+1.68 (+4.36%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/bmo
Inst Owners98.35%
Inst Owner Change-0.08%
Ins Owners0.46%
Ins Owner Change-2.37%
Market Cap6.50B
Revenue(TTM)1.84B
Net Income(TTM)236.32M
Analysts83.75
Price Target54.72 (36.05%)
Short Float %3.76%
Short Ratio4.76
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.19%
Min EPS beat(2)5.72%
Max EPS beat(2)6.65%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5.39%
Min EPS beat(4)4.04%
Max EPS beat(4)6.65%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)4.27%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)4.73%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)6.15%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.57%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.18%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.27%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.18%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.41%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.42%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.99%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.69%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.58%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.48%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.28
Fwd PE 18.26
P/S 3.3
P/FCF 23.38
P/OCF 19.8
P/B 6.12
P/tB 10.87
EV/EBITDA 16.56
EPS(TTM)1.89
EY4.7%
EPS(NY)2.2
Fwd EY5.48%
FCF(TTM)1.72
FCFY4.28%
OCF(TTM)2.03
OCFY5.05%
SpS12.19
BVpS6.57
TBVpS3.7
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number16.71
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.83%
ROE 22.27%
ROCE 20.9%
ROIC 16.03%
ROICexc 21.27%
ROICexgc 37.17%
OM 15.25%
PM (TTM) 12%
GM 38.05%
FCFM 14.11%
ROA(3y)11.89%
ROA(5y)10.36%
ROE(3y)20.31%
ROE(5y)17.99%
ROIC(3y)15.15%
ROIC(5y)13.79%
ROICexc(3y)20.61%
ROICexc(5y)20.14%
ROICexgc(3y)45.95%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)19.75%
ROCE(5y)17.97%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.9%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.65%
OM growth 3Y0.91%
OM growth 5Y10.78%
PM growth 3Y1.78%
PM growth 5Y9.57%
GM growth 3Y-0.74%
GM growth 5Y2.1%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover1.15
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.24
Debt/FCF 0.94
Debt/EBITDA 0.71
Cap/Depr 87.2%
Cap/Sales 2.55%
Interest Coverage 15.9
Cash Conversion 91.68%
Profit Quality 117.56%
Current Ratio 3.15
Quick Ratio 3.15
Altman-Z 9.07
F-Score9
WACC9.14%
ROIC/WACC1.75
Cap/Depr(3y)89.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)85.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.98%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.33%
Profit Quality(3y)94.25%
Profit Quality(5y)118.13%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.38%
EPS 3Y-29.95%
EPS 5Y-11.63%
EPS Q2Q%9.09%
EPS Next Y16.86%
EPS Next 2Y15.19%
EPS Next 3Y14.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.74%
Revenue growth 3Y17.88%
Revenue growth 5Y13.15%
Sales Q2Q%12.18%
Revenue Next Year12.83%
Revenue Next 2Y12.08%
Revenue Next 3Y11.78%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y26.43%
EBIT growth 3Y18.96%
EBIT growth 5Y25.35%
EBIT Next Year32.22%
EBIT Next 3Y17.95%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y112.23%
FCF growth 3Y14.72%
FCF growth 5Y11.62%
OCF growth 1Y85.69%
OCF growth 3Y13.35%
OCF growth 5Y9.78%

EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC / EXLS FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to EXLS.


What is the valuation status of EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of EXLS stock?

EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


How financially healthy is EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC?

The financial health rating of EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) is 8 / 10.